Jackson County Schools & Education
Jackson County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,005
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#34
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jackson County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 36/100, Jackson County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,005 per pupil, Jackson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 0% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jackson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
19 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #34 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,005
$113 below the state average
School coverage
19
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Jackson County has 19 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Jackson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
JACKSON carries most of the listed public-school system, with 19 of 19 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#34
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
JACKSON
Elementary to high school visible
6,076 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
JACKSON is the largest listed district slice, with 19 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Jackson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Jackson County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Vast Network of Specialized Learning
Jackson County operates 19 public schools serving 6,076 students, with a unique emphasis on alternative and specialized education. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools, alongside 11 'other' specialized centers. This distribution allows the county to provide tailored support to its relatively small student population.
Direct Oversight Without Charter Schools
The Jackson School District maintains complete control over the local educational landscape, as there are no charter schools currently operating. Marianna K-8 School is the district's largest campus by far, housing 1,768 students in a comprehensive primary and middle school setting. High school students primarily attend Marianna High or multi-grade schools like Malone and Graceville.
Rural Roots and Personal Classroom Settings
Jackson County schools are located exclusively in rural (10 schools) and town (9 schools) settings, reflecting the county's geographic character. The average school size is just 380 students, allowing for intimate learning environments where individual attention is common. From the central Marianna K-8 to the smaller Sneads Elementary, the feel is community-driven and local.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Jackson County
Reported Enrollment
6,076
19 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jackson County
19 Public Schools in Jackson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIANNA K-8 SCHOOL | Profile | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32446Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 1,768 |
| MARIANNA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32446Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 634 |
| MALONE SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | MALONE, 32445Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 582 |
| SNEADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | SNEADS, 32460Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 579 |
| GRACEVILLE SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | GRACEVILLE, 32440Town: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 462 |
| COTTONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | COTTONDALE, 32431Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 459 |
| COTTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | COTTONDALE, 32431Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 402 |
| SNEADS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | SNEADS, 32460Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 360 |
| GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | GRAND RIDGE, 32442Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 326 |
| JACKSON COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Record | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32446Town: Distant | PK | Other | 197 |
| JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32448Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Alternative | 127 |
| HOPE SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32448Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Alternative | 104 |
| JACKSON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Record | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32446Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 48 |
| THE DOVE (DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES THRU VOC. ED.) | Record | JACKSON | GRACEVILLE, 32440Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 23 |
| JCSB TAPP CONTRACT SITE | Record | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32446Town: Distant | PK | Other | 3 |
| DIST WIDE HOMEBOUND PROGRAM | Record | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32446Town: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 2 |
| DIST WIDE GIFTED PROGRAM | Record | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32446Town: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 0 |
| JACKSON VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Record | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32446Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
| JACKSON VIRTUAL SCHOOL | Record | JACKSON | MARIANNA, 32446Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
MARIANNA K-8 SCHOOL
JACKSON
MARIANNA, 32446 / Rural: Distant
JACKSON COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
JACKSON
MARIANNA, 32446 / Town: Distant
JACKSON VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
JACKSON
MARIANNA, 32446 / Town: Distant
THE DOVE (DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES THRU VOC. ED.)
JACKSON
GRACEVILLE, 32440 / Town: Distant
DIST WIDE HOMEBOUND PROGRAM
JACKSON
MARIANNA, 32446 / Town: Distant
DIST WIDE GIFTED PROGRAM
JACKSON
MARIANNA, 32446 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,005
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Jackson County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jackson County, Florida?
Jackson County operates 19 public schools serving 6,076 students, with a unique emphasis on alternative and specialized education. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools, alongside 11 'other' specialized centers. This distribution allows the county to provide tailored support to its relatively small student population.
What are the major school districts in Jackson County, Florida?
The Jackson School District maintains complete control over the local educational landscape, as there are no charter schools currently operating. Marianna K-8 School is the district's largest campus by far, housing 1,768 students in a comprehensive primary and middle school setting. High school students primarily attend Marianna High or multi-grade schools like Malone and Graceville.
What is the school experience like in Jackson County?
Jackson County schools are located exclusively in rural (10 schools) and town (9 schools) settings, reflecting the county's geographic character. The average school size is just 380 students, allowing for intimate learning environments where individual attention is common. From the central Marianna K-8 to the smaller Sneads Elementary, the feel is community-driven and local.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.